RPC, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES) reported strong financial results for Q4 2022, with net income rising to $87.0 million from $69.3 million in Q3 2022. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.40 from $0.32. Revenues reached $482.0 million, a 4.9% increase compared to the previous quarter, driven by improved pricing and higher equipment utilization. EBITDA surged 19.8% to $135.5 million. For the full year, revenues jumped 85.2% to $1.6 billion with net income of $218.4 million. The company also announced a dividend increase to $0.04 per share.

Positive

• Q4 2022 net income increased to $87.0 million, up from $69.3 million in Q3 2022.
• Diluted EPS rose to $0.40 from $0.32 in the previous quarter.
• Revenues for Q4 2022 climbed to $482.0 million, a 4.9% increase quarter over quarter.
• EBITDA for Q4 2022 was $135.5 million, representing a 19.8% rise.
• For 2022, net income significantly increased to $218.4 million from $7.2 million in 2021.
• Quarterly dividend doubled to $0.04 per share.

Negative

• Pension settlement charge of $2.9 million recorded in Q4 2022.

• Net income of $87.0 million compared to $69.3 million in the third quarter of 2022
• Diluted earnings per share of $0.40 compared to $0.32 in the third quarter of 2022
• EBITDA¹ of $135.5 million compared to $113.0 million in the third quarter of 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES) today announced its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. RPC provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States and in selected international markets.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, RPC generated revenues of $482.0 million, an increase of 4.9 percent compared to $459.6 million in the third quarter of 2022. The improvement in revenues was driven by improved pricing in most of our service lines and higher equipment utilization supported by a full quarter of operation for our most recently reactivated pressure pumping fleet. Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $112.3 million compared to operating profit of $92.2 million in the third quarter of 2022. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $87.0 million, or $0.40 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $69.3 million, or $0.32 diluted earnings per share, in the third quarter of 2022. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)¹ for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $135.5 million, compared to $113.0 million in the third quarter of 2022, an increase of 19.8 percent.

Cost of revenues during the fourth quarter of 2022 was $308.6 million, or 64.0 percent of revenues, compared to $309.8 million, or 67.4 percent of revenues in the third quarter of 2022. Cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues decreased during the quarter due to improved job mix and continued strong pricing for our services.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $38.2 million in both the fourth and third quarters of 2022. Depreciation and amortization was $22.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $20.9 million in the third quarter of 2022.

During the fourth quarter of 2022 RPC also recorded a $2.9 million pension settlement charge. Adjusted net income during the fourth quarter was $89.2 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.41.² We expect to finalize the termination of the pension plan in the first quarter of 2023.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, revenues increased 85.2 percent to $1.6 billion compared to $864.9 million for 2021. Net income for the twelve-month period was $218.4 million, or $1.01 diluted earnings per share, compared to $7.2 million, or $0.03 diluted earnings per share, for 2021.

RPC's revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 increased by $213.8 million, or 79.7 percent, compared to the fourth quarter of the prior year due to improved pricing, higher customer activity levels and a larger active fleet of revenue-producing equipment. Cost of revenues during the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by $107.9 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. As a percentage of revenues, cost of revenues decreased to 64.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 from 74.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 because of improved pricing for our services and leverage of direct employment costs.  

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $6.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of the prior year. RPC's operating profit in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $112.3 million, compared to an operating profit of $20.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $87.0 million compared to net income of $12.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. EBITDA² for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $135.5 million compared to $39.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Rig Count and Commodity Price Statistics

The average U.S. domestic rig count during the fourth quarter of 2022 was 776, a 2.0 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2022 and a 38.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2021. The average price of oil during the fourth quarter of 2022 was $82.67 per barrel, an 11.0 percent decrease compared to the third quarter of 2022, but a 26.8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2021. The average price of natural gas during the fourth quarter of 2022 was $5.55 per Mcf, an increase of 17.3 percent compared to the third quarter of 2022, and a one percent increase compared to the same period in 2021.

Management Commentary

"RPC's fourth quarter financial results reflect a continued strong oilfield operating environment, which led to a sequential revenue increase during a quarter that is traditionally impacted by holidays, inclement weather and customer budgets. Our customers were eager to continue their operations throughout the quarter. Most of our service lines realized higher revenues during the fourth quarter due to strong activity and pricing improvements," stated Ben M. Palmer, RPC's President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we begin the first quarter of 2023, we expect continued robust drilling and completion activities based on indications from most customers.

"I am pleased to report that our cash balance increased by $90.5 million during the fourth quarter to $126.4 million. Our cash balance improved significantly despite increasing activity and capital expenditures of $49.3 million during the quarter. Our strong capital position at the end of 2022 and expectations for 2023 will allow us to continue to invest in our businesses and return capital to our shareholders. Yesterday RPC's Board of Directors doubled our quarterly dividend to $0.04 per share from $0.02 per share in the prior quarter," concluded Palmer.

Summary of Segment Operating Performance

RPC manages two operating segments – Technical Services and Support Services.

Technical Services includes RPC's oilfield service lines that utilize people and equipment to perform value-added completion, production and maintenance services directly to a customer's well. These services are generally directed toward improving the flow of oil and natural gas from producing formations or to address well control issues. The Technical Services segment includes pressure pumping, downhole tools and services, coiled tubing, nitrogen, hydraulic workover services, surface pressure control equipment, well control, and fishing tool operations.

Support Services includes RPC's oilfield service lines that provide equipment for customer use or services to assist customer operations. The equipment and services offered include rental of tubulars and related tools, pipe inspection and storage services, and oilfield training services.

Technical Services fourth quarter 2022 revenues increased 5.1 percent compared to the prior quarter and by 80.1 percent compared to the same period of the prior year. Technical Services generated an operating profit of $110.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to an operating profit of $89.5 million in the prior quarter, and an operating profit of $20.5 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year. The sequential and year-over-year improvements in Technical Services operating results were driven by higher customer activity levels and improved pricing and a larger active fleet of revenue-producing equipment.

Support Services revenues were unchanged during the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the prior quarter but increased 73.1 percent compared to the same period of the prior year. The revenue increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 was due to higher activity levels and improved pricing within rental tools. Support Services generated an operating profit of $6.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to an operating profit of $5.3 million in the prior quarter, and an operating loss of $373 thousand in the same period of the prior year.

 

(in thousands)		Three Months Ended							Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
		2022		2022		2021			2022		2021
Revenues:
Technical Services	$	458,135	$	435,775	$	254,444		$	1,516,363	$	815,046
Support Services		23,895		23,826		13,808			85,399		49,883
Total revenues	$	482,030	$	459,601	$	268,252		$	1,601,762	$	864,929
Operating profit (loss):
Technical Services	$	110,529	$	89,455	$	20,496		$	281,622	$	24,434
Support Services		6,703		5,278		(373)			18,095		(5,725)
Corporate expenses		(4,500)		(4,106)		(3,539)			(17,660)		(13,300)
Pension settlement charges		(2,921)		-		-			(2,921)		-
Gain on disposition of assets, net		2,509		1,543		3,474			8,804		10,882
Total operating profit	$	112,320	$	92,170	$	20,058		$	287,940	$	16,291
Interest expense		(71)		(143)		(166)			(614)		(1,929)
Interest income		699		329		12			1,171		59
Other income (expense), net		619		(67)		456			1,135		2,027
Income before income taxes	$	113,567	$	92,289	$	20,360		$	289,632	$	16,448

 

RPC, Inc. will hold a conference call today, January 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results for the quarter. Interested parties may listen in by accessing a live webcast in the investor relations section of RPC, Inc.'s website at rpc.net. The live conference call can also be accessed by calling (888) 440-5966 or (646) 960-0125 for international callers and use conference ID number 9842359.  For those not able to attend the live conference call, a replay will be available in the investor relations section of RPC, Inc.'s website beginning approximately two hours after the call and for a period of 90 days.

RPC provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States, including the Gulf of Mexico, mid-continent, southwest, Appalachian and Rocky Mountain regions, and in selected international markets. RPC's investor website can be found at rpc.net.

Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including all statements that look forward in time or express management's beliefs, expectations or hopes. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of RPC to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding (i) our belief that most customers plan to continue robust drilling and completion activities during the first quarter of 2023 plans to continue to invest in our business and return capital to our shareholders. Additional discussion of factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is contained in RPC's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

For information about RPC, Inc., please contact:

Michael L. Schmit, Chief Financial Officer
(404) 321-2140
irdept@rpc.net

Jim Landers, Vice President Corporate Services
(404) 321-2162
JLanders@rpc.net

 

RPC INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  (In thousands except per share data)
			Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
Periods ended, (Unaudited)			December 31, 2022			September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			December 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
REVENUES		$	482,030		$	459,601		$	268,252		$	1,601,762		$	864,929
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of revenues			308,571			309,790			200,629			1,088,115			663,262
Selling, general and administrative expenses			38,211			38,243			32,128			148,573			123,572
Pension settlement charges			2,921			-			-			2,921			-
Depreciation and amortization			22,516			20,941			18,911			83,017			72,686
Gain on disposition of assets, net			(2,509)			(1,543)			(3,474)			(8,804)			(10,882)
Operating profit			112,320			92,170			20,058			287,940			16,291
Interest expense			(71)			(143)			(166)			(614)			(1,929)
Interest income			699			329			12			1,171			59
Other income (expense), net			619			(67)			456			1,135			2,027
Income before income taxes			113,567			92,289			20,360			289,632			16,448
Income tax provision			26,562			22,949			8,021			71,269			9,231
NET INCOME		$	87,005		$	69,340		$	12,339		$	218,363		$	7,217
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic		$	0.40		$	0.32		$	0.06		$	1.01		$	0.03
Diluted		$	0.40		$	0.32		$	0.06		$	1.01		$	0.03
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic			216,618			216,647			215,640			216,518			215,646
Diluted			216,618			216,647			215,640			216,518			215,646

 

RPC INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE  SHEETS
		(In thousands)
		December 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	126,424		$	82,433
Accounts receivable, net		416,568			258,635
Inventories		97,107			78,983
Income taxes receivable		42,403			58,504
Prepaid expenses		17,753			9,773
Other current assets		3,086			3,682
Total current assets		703,341			492,010
Property, plant and equipment, net		333,093			254,408
Operating lease right-of-use assets		28,864			24,572
Finance lease right-of-use assets		-			20,327
Goodwill		32,150			32,150
Other assets		31,565			40,898
Total assets	$	1,129,013		$	864,365
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	115,213		$	74,404
Accrued payroll and related expenses		33,161			15,350
Accrued insurance expenses		3,232			10,129
Accrued state, local and other taxes		4,296			1,905
Income taxes payable		499			656
Pension liabilities		9,610			-
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		10,728			6,387
Current portion of finance lease liabilities		-			20,194
Other accrued expenses		1,864			1,824
Total current liabilities		178,603			130,849
Long-term accrued insurance expenses		7,149			11,770
Long-term pension and retirement plans liabilities		23,106			35,376
Long-term operating lease liabilities		19,517			19,719
Other long-term liabilities		5,430			7,111
Deferred income taxes		37,473			17,749
Total liabilities		271,278			222,574
Common stock		21,661			21,563
Capital in excess of par value		-			-
Retained earnings		856,013			640,936
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(19,939)			(20,708)
Total stockholders' equity		857,735			641,791
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,129,013		$	864,365

 

Appendix A

RPC has used the non-GAAP financial measures of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA) in today's earnings release, and anticipates using EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA in today's earnings conference call. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net loss or other performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. 

RPC uses EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA as a measure of operating performance because it allows us to compare performance consistently over various periods without regard to changes in our capital structure or non-recurring items. We are also required to use EBITDA to report compliance with financial covenants under our revolving credit facility.

A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that either 1) excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of operations, balance sheet or statement of cash flows, or 2) includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. Set forth below is a reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, the most comparable GAAP measures.  This reconciliation also appears on RPC's investor website, which can be found on the Internet at rpc.net.

The Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is shown below:

Periods ended, (Unaudited)			Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
(In thousands)			December 31, 2022			September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			December 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Net Income		$	87,005		$	69,340		$	12,339		$	218,363		$	7,217
Add:
Income tax provision			26,562			22,949			8,021			71,269			9,231
Interest expense			71			143			166			614			1,929
Depreciation and amortization			22,516			20,941			18,911			83,017			72,686
Less:
Interest income			699			329			12			1,171			59
EBITDA		$	135,455		$	113,044		$	39,425		$	372,092		$	91,004
Add:
Pension settlement charges			2,921			-			-			2,921			-
Adjusted EBITDA		$	138,376		$	113,044		$	39,425		$	375,013		$	91,004

 

Appendix B

RPC, Inc. has used the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share, in today's earnings release and anticipates using these non-GAAP financial measures in today's earnings conference call.  These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net loss, loss per share, or other performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. 

Management believes that presenting the financial measures of adjusted net loss and adjusted loss per share, enable us to compare our operating performance consistently over various time periods without regard to non-recurring items.

A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that either 1) excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of operations, balance sheet or statement of cash flows, or 2) includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. Set forth below is a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure with its most comparable GAAP measures.  This reconciliation also appears on RPC, Inc.'s investor website, which can be found on the Internet at rpc.net.

The Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and the Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Share to Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share is shown below:

Periods ended, (Unaudited)			Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
(In thousands)			December 31, 2022			September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			December 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income
Net Income		$	87,005		$	69,340		$	12,339		$	218,363		$	7,217
Add:
Pension settlement charges, net of tax			2,202			-			-			2,202			-
Adjusted Net Income		$	89,207		$	69,340		$	12,339		$	220,565		$	7,217
Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Share to Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share		$	0.40		$	0.32		$	0.06		$	1.01		$	0.03
Add:
Pension settlement charges, net of tax		$	0.01		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.01		$	0.00
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share		$	0.41		$	0.32		$	0.06		$	1.02		$	0.03
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			216,618			216,647			215,640			216,518			215,646

 

¹ EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are financial measures which do not conform to GAAP. Additional disclosure regarding these non-GAAP financial measures and their reconciliation to net income, the nearest GAAP financial measures, are disclosed in Appendix A to this press release.
² Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are financial measures which do not conform to GAAP. Additional disclosure regarding these non-GAAP financial measures and their reconciliation to net income and diluted earnings per share, the nearest GAAP financial measures, are disclosed in Appendix B to this press release.

 

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FAQ

What were RPC's Q4 2022 earnings results?

RPC reported Q4 2022 net income of $87.0 million, or $0.40 per diluted share.

How much did RPC's revenues increase in Q4 2022?

Revenues for Q4 2022 were $482.0 million, a 4.9% increase compared to Q3 2022.

What is RPC's annual revenue for 2022?

RPC's total revenue for 2022 was $1.6 billion, an 85.2% increase from 2021.

Did RPC change its dividend policy in 2023?

Yes, RPC's Board of Directors doubled the quarterly dividend to $0.04 per share.